Situated between two stunning mountain ranges (the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain), the Gap of Dunloe is a fine place to whittle away an afternoon.

Best explore by foot or on bike, the Gap of Dunloe is one of those places where you kind of feel like you’ve stepped back in time, and I mean that in the best possible sense.

In the guide below, you’ll find information on everything from the different Gap of Dunloe walks and tours to what to see nearby.

This lake is called Augher Lake and is one of the angles you can get at the Gap of Dunloe.